Denmark Imposes “Fat Tax”

Their researches are morons.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with saturated fats.
I’ve been eating a primal/paleo diet for almost a year now and feel great. I’ve lost weight with no effort and have a lot more energy than I used to and I eat a good amount of nice yummy healthy saturated fat.

They should use the money to make healthy foods cheaper.

Actually, they should really be taxing fast carbs and High-Fructose Corn Syrup.

In other news: Already rapaciously-expensive Denmark getting more expensive every day.

if they worry about health ___ they must stop take TAX from Health Clubs,sport nutrition,good health food.
but they dont do this___WHY?__bc they DONT worry about your health___they need YOUR money___bc they need new BIG HOUSE,SUPER CARS,Yachts…i.t.c
btw….everyone need 20% fat everyday!
ppl from Denmark WAKE UP!___you need stop this lie.

From Fat Nutrition – Nutrition, Function, Side Effects:

“SATURATED FATS These are the biggest dietary cause of high LDL levels (“bad cholesterol”). When looking at a food label, pay very close attention to the percentage of saturated fat and avoid or limit any foods that are high. Saturated fat should be limited to 10% of calories. Saturated fats are found in animal products such as butter, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, cream, and fatty meats. They are also found in some vegetable oils — coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils. (Note: Most other vegetable oils contain unsaturated fat and are healthy.)”

Most articles I have been reading so far share the view that saturated fats are not so healthy. Are they all wrong? It’s possible, but I’m skeptical.

Whether or not this tax will make the citizens of Denmark eat healthier is another question. The tax on cigarettes didn’t make everybody stop smoking, but without those taxes A LOT more people would have. Cigarettes would be dirt cheap without taxes. “One of the reasons that public health officials support cigarette tax increases is because many studies show that this leads to a decrease in smoking rates.” (Cigarette taxes in the United States.) Another way this might work is that food manufacturers will switch to food with less saturated fats if they notice a decline in profits.

Personally I think this is a step in the right direction, but it should be accompanied with measures that promote healthy eating.

And they don’t get fat from sodas & candy? Potatoes? Bread? Eating too much of anything will make anyone fat, saturated fat or not.

Just another tax scam masquerading as public health.

Sweets make you fat.
Sweets make you tolerate being fat.
Sweets make you.

The idea that saturated fats clog arteries has always been controversial. (Google – Controversial saturated fat)

Actually, saturated fats are not a health hazard. (Google – Enjoy saturated fats, they’re good for you)

It is the U.S. government that has kept the saturated fat controversy from being resolved. (Google – What has the government done to our health?)

And it is the edible oils industry that influences the government to do what it does. (Google – Origins of the anti-saturated fat campaign)

Brilliant. Someone tell congress that this needs to be law in the U.S. We could use the money.

Wait, how many fatties are in office now?

Really. That MANY?

Oh, never mind then.

IN THE END THEY WANT IT ALL…FOR NOTHING. I SAY GIVE IT TO THEM IN THE END, IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. SPINELESS COWARS ACROSS THE PLANET HAVE LET GOVERNMENTS AND CORPORATIONS TAKE THEIR MONEY WHILE THEY LIE DOWN AND TAKE IT. THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED BY THESE GROTESQUE TAXES AND CAN NO LONGER AFFORD TO PAY THEM, OR REFUSE TO, ARE THEN THROWN IN JAIL.. AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE. [deleted]